cold weather comfort food-slow cooker chicken soup

Name: Cold Weather Comfort Food-Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 pound(s) leftover cooked chicken, light and dark, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped, or to taste; 2 stalk(s) celery, split in half and sliced; 2 medium carrots, sliced into half, or quarter moons; 1 medium yellow onion, half thinly sliced, half small dice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 2 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste; 7 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 cup(s) peas, frozen variety; 1 medium lemon, just the juice; - additional fresh herbs, such as: fresh basil and parsley for garnish (optional)

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 16, 2015

More cold weather goodness coming up. I wanted this to be quick… I wanted it to be easy… But most of all I wanted it to be yummy good. Based on my houseguests going back for seconds (and thirds) I would say I met all three criteria. This recipe has all the right “stuff” for a wonderful casual dinner, or just when you’re alone and are in the need of some serious comfort. And, if you believe the stories… It’s also cures the common cold. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 4 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 pounds leftover cooked chicken, light and dark, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or to taste
2 stalks celery, split in half and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced into half, or quarter moons
1 medium yellow onion, half thinly sliced, half small dice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
7 cups chicken stock, not broth
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 cup peas, frozen variety
1 medium lemon, just the juice
- additional fresh herbs, such as: fresh basil and parsley for garnish (optional)

How To Make cold weather comfort food-slow cooker chicken soup

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather and prep all your ingredients.
Step 3

Chef’s Note: Why a slow cooker? Well, the ubiquitous slow cooker is an interesting device. It’s designed to slowly raise the temperature of the ingredients, get them to a temperature that does not support the growth of bacteria, and then slowly allow the ingredients to meld together into yummy goodness. Using a slow cooker for this recipe adds an additional essence to the typical chicken soup.
Step 4

Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, up to the chicken stock.
Step 5

Pour in the chicken stock.
Step 6

Chef’s Note: Reserve the peas, lemon juice and additional herbs for later.
Step 7

Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
Step 8

Season the stock with some salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 9

Cover the slow cooker and set to low.
Step 10

Allow the soup to cook for 4 hours.
Step 11

After 3 hours, uncover, add the peas, and then recover.
Step 12

Chef's Tip: At this point you should test the stock and add any additional seasoning.
Step 13

Chef’s Note: At the end of 4 hours, open the slow cooker, and add the lemon juice.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Chef’s Tip: If you want to serve this with some noodles, I recommend that you cook them separately, according to package directions (al dente), place them in a bowl, and ladle the soup on top.
Step 16

Add the soup to some nice bowls, garnish with fresh herbs (optional), and serve with some nice crusty bread and/or fresh crackers. Enjoy.
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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